P.C.H. (1995) - full transcript

Out at Pacific Coast University, five students living in the same apartment building go through personal trials. Stacey was a famous volleyball player and fashion model once; now she's in ...

- Guess what ?

- Today's your lucky day, pal.

Found her.

That's right, I found her.

Stacy ?

I know where she lives,

where she hangs out,

who her friends are.

I know everything about her.

She's in L.A.

When you get to L.A.,

keep heading west

until you hit the coast.

Then hang a right

on p.C.H.

Pacific coast highway.

You owe me, man.

Mary Catherine, Jill.

Hey, Stacy.

Hey.

Oh, hey, koji.

I-I got this new

cd rom game.

- It's called "killer bees."

It's so cool.

- Really ?

Yeah, but it's for

two or more players, though.

Oh. Well, that's cool.

See ya later.

Okay.

Guess I'll just be

goin' back to my apartment.

The state is running out

of money ?

I had a Grant.

Please, give me

one good reason...

Why I have to take

calculus ?

It's called the privilege

of being a freshman again.

Yeah, but I want to be

a broadcaster, not an engineer.

Everything has

its price.

You know, I don't remember

college being this hard before.

How do you do it ?

You take classes all day

and you work all night.

Easy.

I have no life.

But what do you care ?

Next year you're gonna be

in med school.

Or an overqualified

waitress.

I doubt that.

Maybe I should've spent

more time searching

for a rich husband,

like the rest of the girls

in this college.

Serena, that, I assure you,

would be the biggest mistake

of your life.

Oh ! No !

Did you throw it out ?

You threw it out ?

What was I

supposed to do ?

Was it yours ?

It went bad.

It was all moldy.

What's your problem ?

What is my problem ?

What's my problem ?

I've got no problem.

You want a problem ? Here.

What are you doing ?

That was my hat.

So what ? It was ugly.

What's your problem ?

You need

to seek help.

No, no.

What I need is a roommate

with a little consideration for

other people's things, okay ?

That moldy glob

was a two-month study

of the Santa Monica bay,

which you tossed down the toilet

because it wasn't something

you could eat !

Like I'm not considerate ?

Who is the one who leaves

her stuff everywhere ?

And who is like a basket case

whenever I wanna bring

somebody over ?

You can bring over

anybody you want.

I don't care.

It's just I think you should

charge by the hour, that's all.

Yeah, well you

should thank me !

If it wasn't for me,

you'd never see a guy

in this place.

What is that

supposed to mean ?

Excuse me.

What is that

supposed mean ?

You owe me for the hat.

Oh ! Oh !

Oh, fine. Fine !

Go ahead.

Yes, good-bye.

Roommate number 16,

ladies and gentlemen.

Wasn't she sweet ?

No, we take 'em here,

we put 'em on the yacht,

take 'em up and down the coast.

It promotes my club,

your boat and all that.

And you wanna charge me

full price ? No, no, no.

Let me tell you something.

One hand washes the other.

I'll give you half of that.

Jimmy, look at that.

You see that ?

I'm lookin'.

I'll give you 650, okay ?

We use my bar.

No, my bar, 650.

Okay, we got a deal ?

Good.

You see that ?

What ?

Volleyball.

See all those people ?

That's right down the road.

How come they're not

drinkin' my booze ?

How come they're

not eatin' my food ?

We got a beach.

We could do all that.

What do you think ?

I think I'm hearin'

a lot of work for Jimmy,

that's what I think.

You want people

in here, Jake ?

Get a better chef.

Get that "wolf" guy.

Jimmy.

Like that ?

You want something like that ?

Right out there.

It's a good thing

you don't ask for much.

Hey, Manny ?

This chicken is, like,

still flappin' its wings.

Maybe you could try puttin' it

on the grill this time.

What do you say ?

I like it when my chicken

can actually talk back to me.

Don't start.

What about the guy

on 43 ?

Forty-three.

Oh, Randy ?

To be my roommate ?

Oh, please.

What ?

He's your type ?

My type ? Excuse me.

As a rule, I do not

date guys that take longer

to get ready than I do.

Are you jealous ?

You're jealous !

You know, 43 is

a lucky number, Serena.

Four plus three is seven.

You could own this guy.

I feel it.

Go get him. Ruff !

Sometimes I think

that the only things

that matter to you...

Are your car,

volleyball and...

Your Armani suit.

One ahi salad

and one Perrier.

Excuse me.

Sabrina, right ?

Serena.

Serena.

This is like, uh,

not even cooked.

Like, it's not

supposed to be cooked.

It's seared.

Seared.

That's right. It's better

for you. The triglycerides

break down when you cook them.

Yeah ? My triglycerides

broke down once too.

Had to send 'em back

to Italy, get 'em fixed.

Uh, what is this,

a chemistry lesson ?

No. It's biology.

Really. You, uh,

know all about that...

Tri-- tricycle stuff ?

Triglycerides.

Um-hmm.

Really ?

Yeah.

You know, Jess,

you might just be able

to help me out with something.

**

* come in the starry night

come feel the bright light *

* come to the borderland-- **

Next, we'll have

the news for you, followed by

the calendar of campus events.

I'm Stacy Addison,

and you're listening

to "morning injection,"

coming to you live from

pacific coast university

radio kpcu.

She's got beautiful,

thick, jet-black hair.

So, uh, is she good ?

Aw, this one's special.

You haven't slept

with her yet ?

I don't sleep with

every girl I meet.

Yeah, right. Since when ?

Randall ? Randall !

Nice try, Randall.

Could we come on

back in, please ?

- Hello.

- I'm Stacy Addison,

and you're listening

to "morning injection,"

coming to you live from

pacific coast university

radio kpcu.

All right, who is this ?

Larry ?

You nerfball.

Do you have any idea

what time it is ?

It is so late here.

"Morning injection" ?

That's good.

I wonder where

you got that idea.

Huh ?

Who is it ?

All right, calm down.

Geez ! I'm goin'

as fast as I can.

Can I help you ?

Um, "if your...

Favorite dish is spicy

black bean chili and

you're looking for a place--"

oh. Oh. No, no, no.

You see--

you already have

a roommate.

Well, no, actually.

It's just when I wrote that,

I wasn't expecting a guy.

I wasn't expecting you,

either.

Well, now, wait !

Wait. I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it like that.

I mean, um--

come in.

Come inside, if you want.

Don't be afraid.

Come on.

Okay, I'm Polly.

Start again.

Hi. I'm Joe.

Nice to meet you, Joe.

Oh, don't mind the face.

I'm just getting beautiful.

Beauty has its price,

you know.

Me, compared to the other girls

around here--

I think I'm getting

ripped off.

Speak any time now, Joe.

Oh, well, come in.

Check it out.

Make yourself at home.

Is it the first time

he called ?

No.

It's the first time

he's talked.

I think he's called before,

but I just assumed

they were wrong numbers.

Well, maybe

it's just a prank.

No. I don't know

what he wants from me.

What do you mean ?

Do you know this guy ?

Hmm ? No. No.

Did you call

the police ?

Yeah. They said

there's nothing

they could do really.

All right, well,

Next time he calls,

press the pound sign.

My computer program

will mute the sound button.

And I can trace the call

if he stays on long enough.

Koji,

isn't that illegal ?

Only if you get caught.

You got caught.

In most cases like this,

you'd be put on probation.

Chances are,

you'd be suspended.

I guess I'll just have

to take my chances.

Randy, let's be frank

with each other.

If it wasn't for the fact

that your father is

a very wealthy benefactor,

we wouldn't be having

this conversation.

We're putting a new wing

on the library,

thanks to his donations...

And the matching funds

it raised.

That puts you in a very

attractive bargaining position,

and we both know that.

But you're forgetting

one thing.

You chose to come here.

We didn't seek you out

for your father's money.

You came to us,

and that means we have a deal.

We work together,

you graduate.

Right. Good point.

So, here's the deal.

Either you get a "c"

or better on your makeup exam,

or you'll be suspended.

Do you know

what you're saying ?

Yeah, I do.

And we're going to send

a letter to your parents.

Go ahead.

Is that it ?

There's one other thing.

You're going to work

with a tutor

until you take that exam.

I'm gonna what ?

Oh, god.

Um--

- are you the, uh--

- you're the one ?

- Biology.

- Professor foley.

Yeah.

Ph balance

can be stabilized.

How ?

I give up. How ?

You didn't read the chapter,

did you ?

Mmm, what's a chapter ?

How to expect to pass

a makeup exam...

If you don't read

the chapter ?

Let's drive somewhere.

Aren't you tired of this place ?

How did you get

this far in life

without opening a book ?

We can go to Jake's,

grab a beer,

watch the sunset.

Do you realize

for every one like you,

there must be...

A hundred people who would die

to go to this college ?

What do you mean, like me ?

Like someone who doesn't

appreciate an opportunity.

I appreciate it, believe me,

I appreciate it.

If I wasn't here, I'd be

at some Ivy league school,

and that would totally be

a waste of space.

Then why are you here ?

Same reason as you.

Punch my ticket,

get a degree. Can't work

for my pop without it.

That's not right, Randy.

Serena, chill.

Look at the big picture.

It's all about money.

Countries go to war

over money.

I can assure you,

if the shoe was on

the other foot,

you'd be exactly

like me.

Still, you can't go

through life paying people

to take your tests, Randy.

I don't always do that.

Sometimes I don't have

to pay at all.

We're done.

No ?

Over here ! It's me !

- Set it up.

- Angle, angle, angle !

Set it up ! Nobody--

nice one !

Oh, yeah !

You'd only have

to play one game.

A one-time challenge match.

A four-member coed team.

We'll take on a team

from south beach.

I'll get some sponsors,

we'll put up some prize money.

What do you say ?

I don't need the money,

Jake.

I know that.

I checked you out

a long time ago.

I don't know.

I haven't done anything

like this in so long.

I only play for fun, not like

these guys you're talking about.

They're serious.

Who says

you gotta play good ?

The fact that you've been

on every cover of every magazine

gets me cable coverage.

But...

That's the point, Jake.

I don't want the coverage.

I didn't come here

to be seen. Listen.

Throw a stick down the beach.

You'll get 12 gorgeous girls

who would just love to play

Charlie's angels for you.

That's a great idea.

That's really a great idea.

The only difference is,

none of them made it to

the top of the fashion world...

Only to disappear.

I didn't disappear.

I had to quit.

Hmph--

disappear, quit,

whatever.

If I've insulted you,

I'm sorry.

I just thought you'd like

to throw a team together

for me, that's all.

You hear what

I'm sayin' ?

I know exactly

what you're saying.

I dress up and

perform for you.

You make lots of money,

then I'm supposed

to owe you something.

It could work both ways.

Let me think about it,

okay ?

Thanks for the coffee.

I've been around

a lot of winners, Stacy.

It's always the ones

that come so close

that fascinate me.

How do you put all that

behind you ?

Hey ! Whatcha eatin' ?

A veggie sandwich.

Ohh ! Excuse me.

Sorry.

Joe, I gotta tell you something

about your veggie sandwiches.

I'm getting tired

of them already.

Is that bad to say ?

I'm serious.

You're so healthy.

You have to loosen up.

Life's too short for tofu.

I'm not a tofu nut.

I just like to eat well.

That's just how we do it

in my family.

I bet you're a health major--

a "physical" something.

No, I'm a psychology major,

actually.

Psychology !

Tell me what you thought of me

when I first opened the door.

What did you think ?

First thought.

I thought you were

extremely short.

That is-- what is it

with the height thing ?

I don't know.

I'm not makin' fun of you

just 'cause you're tall.

I'm not tall.

I'm physically challenged,

that's all.

You're sexually frustrated,

is what you are.

Okay, we're not going there.

I'm an oceanography major.

Really ?

Mm-hmm.

Soon to be called "history

of the world's toilet."

Is it that bad ?

No. That's crossing boundaries.

You have a lot

of pent-up frustrations.

You, you don't know

that's what the problem is ?

Joe, it's all--

I gotta tell you something.

Okay ?

You don't sense that ?

Shh. Okay ?

Oceans are like

our last chance,

and once we screw that up,

it's over.

I'm sorry.

Did I say something funny ?

No, I would have

never pegged you as

the "save the whales" type.

Really ?

Really.

So what would you have

pegged me for, Mr. Joe ?

I don't know.

Something

much less serious.

"Something less serious."

Hmm.

Maybe he was just making

an observation.

That shows he's insightful.

Yeah.

He wasn't critical.

That shows he's sensitive.

Okay. Forty-eight hours,

no arguments.

This is good.

Yeah, this is good.

As you can see here,

there's two schematic drawings:

One of an animal cell,

one of a plant cell.

And like the animal cell,

the plant cell is surrounded

by a plasma membrane

and contains a nucleus.

Ribosomes--

a lot of the same stuff.

Look how interesting

this is,

how these two things

correlate so much.

The nucleus controls

protein synthesis

in the cytoplasm...

By sending

molecular messages

in the form of r-n-a.

Look at the differences

between the cell walls.

* beneath my hands and fingers *

* caught between

his life stone *

* and gasping

for each breath *

* and my body's

not my own *

**

* I recall

your stylish whisper *

* the siren's call

that takes me home *

* softly close

and I surrender *

* making thoughts

I can't disown *

* my soul is naked *

* my body's sacred *

**

* my body's sacred

sacred *

* traces, traces, traces *

* traces alone **

There are options,

Serena.

Like what ?

I've scoured every Grant,

every scholarship.

I have taken out loans,

all for what ?

I don't know.

We'll find something.

There are ways.

There are things we can do.

There's gotta be something--

you don't understand, Stacy.

You don't know what it's like

to, to--

I've worked for

three and a half years here,

and I'm already established

in this premed program.

And all of a sudden

they want to take

my scholarship away ?

It's absurd !

It doesn't make sense !

I don't know what to do.

I gotta go.

Serena ?

We'll work it out.

Hello ?

- Hello ?

- Hi, Stacy.

Who is this ?

Come on, Stacy.

You know who this is.

What do you want ?

I just wanna talk.

I wanna let you know

that I understand now.

I don't blame you

for anything you did.

Where are you ?

That's not important,

is it ?

Look, Stacy, I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have called you

so late.

We'll talk about this later,

okay ?

Hello ? Hello ?

**

Becky, honey, you ready ?

- Mm-hmm. Almost.

- Everyone's here, darlin'.

**

**

Becky, you can give him

your hand now.

* when in silence lingers *

* precious soul

I long to feel you again *

* if you go

let you win *

* would something stand

between us forever *

* just close your eyes

and dream out loud *

* take you far *

* faraway

from the start **

look, there's

a California sign !

Aren't you excited, baby ?

Sit up here with mommy.

Baby, look at that !

Look at that.

We gotta take a picture

to remember this, angel.

Are you ready, baby ?

Say "cheese."

Cheese !

Whoo !

We're free, baby !

We're here !

Yee-haw !

We're in California !

Isn't this exciting ?

What's happening ?

Morning !

What is that ?

We got peaches,

mangoes,

boysenberries

and lots of yogurt.

Where's the coffee ?

I don't drink coffee.

But there's plenty here

for you, sunshine.

I'd rather have warts.

What ?

Come here. Try it.

You might like it.

I wish--

easy, speedy.

Trash can.

Oh, thanks.

Would you please get away

from me with that ?

What is that ?

I don't understand

how you can drink that.

Definitely not

a morning person.

Me ? Uh-uh.

Come see me around midnight.

I'm peaking

right as my shift ends.

It's a beautiful thing.

So, I've never understood

how people can eat like that.

This is good for you.

Good for your skin.

White and bubbly.

-Look at my skin.

I'm radiating.

-Joe, let me tell you something.

My grandfather lived

to be 100 years old,

and he thought that fatty meats

and fried foods were two

of the five basic food groups.

Oh, god.

He did !

And you know what ?

I tend to agree with him.

Every single time I've bought

something that says "fat free,"

turns out to be

"taste free."

Fat-free, cholesterol-free,

sugar-free, sodium-free--

I'll give you free.

Let me tell you something

about free.

Here's a free piece of advice.

Try munching on some cardboard.

That has about as much taste as

the stuff you're about to eat.

Here's mama's milk, okay ?

There we go.

What this means is,

I either have to take

a year off and work...

Or I have to go to another

university that doesn't have

as good a premed program...

As the one that

I'm already in and I love.

And i-- I don't know

what to do.

You want your old room ?

Your brother don't come home

no more.

Is that what you

want me to do ?

Just give up ?

No, mija, that's not

what I mean.

I, I just don't know

what to say to you.

Mama, you're not gonna get

any better if you keep smoking.

Did you bring me

that prescription ?

You don't need a prescription.

Serena, don't look at me

like that.

I can't sleep no more.

It's not like I do this

on purpose.

Where's papa ?

¿ Quien sabe ?

I can just imagine

what he'd say.

Your father worries about you.

He'd say, "come home."

He'd say,

"I told you so."

You two--

you're just like he was--

so sure you could

rise above things.

And now you're facing

the same things he faced.

Well, maybe now you

can understand your papa better.

Mama, it's a budget thing,

it's not racial.

Serena.

It is !

Next time, you bring me

that prescription, okay ?

Si, mama.

Okay, Johnny.

Let's go do this again,

baby. All right ?

Nice, isn't it ?

Can I help you ?

Yes, I'm lookin' for Jake.

I'm here to audition.

I'm a singer.

He won't be back for a while,

but if you want to rehearse,

be my guest.

That's awfully nice of you.

Are you sure you don't mind ?

I don't mind.

I got a pretty good ear

for what he likes.

Can she sing ?

Yeah.

* I will never forget *

* all the things that

you've done for me *

* the way your heart

was set *

* to always believe

in me *

* everything that I know *

* I've learned from you *

* but there's

just one thing *

* I'm asking you to do *

* if you could only know *

* how much you mean to me *

* but now I know *

* that I've got

to make you see *

* you don't know how much *

* I care for you *

* these feelings

that I hold *

* deep inside my heart *

* you don't know how much *

* I care, I care

for you *

* there's nothing

in our lives *

* that could ever

tear us apart *

* apart **

Nice number, really.

Beautiful.

You didn't like it,

did you ?

No, I really liked it.

I'm telling you.

It was good.

He already has a house band.

Where you goin' ?

Let me make some calls.

I don't need this.

I've been in every dive

in this town.

I've been livin' in places

I wouldn't even let my own dog

live in.

What are you lookin' for ?

All I want to do is put a roof

over my head.

- I'm not askin' for much.

- Listen, I got an idea.

You need a place to stay.

- I'm not that kind of girl.

- I'm not that kind of guy.

It just happens to be

I own the condos next door

and this club.

You need a place to stay,

I'll put you up.

Go unpack and come back

at 9:00.

Really ? You mean it ?

- Thank you, um--

- the name's Jake.

Jake. You're Jake.

Oh, my god. Jake.

I'll see you later.

Thank you so much.

I'll see you at 9:00.

Okay, bye-bye.

Hi, honey.

Where's your mommy ?

Johnny,

where'd you go ?

Right here.

There you are !

Runnin' off ! Hi !

I'm Becky.

We're just movin' in.

Hi. Welcome

to the building.

I'm Stacy.

I'm on the second floor.

And this must be Johnny.

Say hi, Johnny.

- This is your

new neighbor, baby.

- He is so cute.

Hey, listen, if you ever

need a baby-sitter, I'd be

more than happy to help.

That is so nice.

I really appreciate that.

Thank you.

Ladies.

Hey, Randy.

Party tomorrow night,

semiformal,

my place,

lots of rich guys.

Well, thank you.

Hold on.

What's the occasion ?

Uh, when you figure one out,

let me know.

We gotta get goin'.

We gotta finish unpackin'.

Say bye-bye.

Bye. It was so nice

meetin' you.

Have a great day.

Ooh.

Hi, Randy.

Come on in.

Hello !

The party can begin !

What's up ?

It was so sweet of you

to invite a new girl in town

to your party.

Thank you so much.

You're not new in town

anymore.

Hi ! How ya doin' ?

Where's your little boy ?

Oh, he's in good hands.

- Gin !

- Gin ?

You got gin ?

Who taught you this game ?

Thank you for the dress.

You lost ?

Why don't you come

to the party ?

That's okay.

Look, Serena,

I think I gave you

the wrong impression.

Forget it, Randy.

It doesn't matter.

Yeah, I think it does.

The truth is--

I mean--

if you don't want

to help me,

that's your choice.

But if you think

I'm not worth it,

you're wrong.

And if I don't pass

this semester, I'm, uh--

I'm really screwed.

Not that any of this

should matter to you.

Randy, we all have

our problems.

And we all deserve

second chances.

But some things you have

to work out on your own.

By the way,

I finally read

that chapter.

More than you'd ever

want to know about...

Enzymes, ph balance

and catalysts.

I'll tell you about it

sometime.

Hey. Hey, Johnny.

You wanna play ?

Let's make a road.

My god !

Oh, no !

- No !

- Stacy.

Oh, god ! Let me go !

Let me go !

- Stacy, stop it ! Stop it !

- What's going on ?

What's the matter ?

Oh, no, please !

He's here !

Relax.

Look ! Look !

In the drawer !

Please,

can I go now ?

Yeah, let's go outside

and get some air, okay ?

Okay.

Mr. Mondello,

this fits the classic behavior

of an obsessed stalker.

Probably watched, waited,

came in the balcony.

We got his prints

on the railing, glass door,

the drawer.

Got an idea who this guy is ?

We won't know until we send it

to the lab.

As soon as we get a match

on the prints,

we'll get back to you.

Okay. Thank you.

Sure.

Come here, koji.

You see this ?

Know what I want

you to do with this ?

You find him for me, okay ?

Yeah, I'll try.

Jake ?

Stacy.

Everything all right ?

Yeah.

You have any more

problems ?

No, no.

And, uh, thanks again.

Everything's fine.

Not till we catch

this guy.

I feel terrible

about what happened.

I'm putting on a security patrol

until I get

this new system installed.

It's not your fault,

Jake.

What's the matter ?

You didn't sleep, did you ?

No, no.

Um, I've been thinking,

you know, about your offer.

Volleyball

and everything ?

Yeah. Did you hear

we got cable coverage ?

I got sponsors putting up

prize money to go to charity.

It's gonna be great !

Yeah, I bet.

Uh, but that's what

I wanted to talk to you about.

Um--

I probably shouldn't play

in the game,

you know,

under the circumstances

and everything.

Who knows what

this nutcase is up to,

and I don't want

to endanger anybody

you know ?

I can't blame you.

We'll find somebody else.

I just thought it might

be nice for you, that's all.

But, uh, if you'll let me,

I'd still like

to put the team together.

I know a couple locals

that would do it.

And there's this new guy

in the building.

Somebody said he was

all-American at Northwestern

in six-man.

So all you need

is a fourth, really.

- You okay ?

- Oh, yeah. Fine.

You know Jake, right ?

He owns the condo.

Suntan, slick hair.

Yes, and he owns a club

and wants this game.

Hey, Randy.

You know Joe ?

Hey.

Nice to meet you.

What's up ?

Here comes our other player.

Maybe we should get started.

Ah. Let's go, Joe.

What ?

You didn't tell me

he was gonna be here.

You didn't ask.

Get it, get it !

Ohh.

Okay !

Whoo !

Heh-heh !

* when I was young

I believed in everything *

* I turned my ragman

into king *

**

* with a Laurel crown

and a velvet robe *

* in my imagination there's

a world no one could touch *

* no, I had a fascination *

* for little things that

don't mean much, now **

You all by yourself ?

Yeah.

What a surprise, huh ?

The bar's closed.

Actually, I, uh,

just wanted to thank you

for all your help.

I didn't do anything.

Yeah, you did.

My makeup exam

is next week.

Good luck.

I still don't know

how you do it--

waitressing, studying

and being on the team.

Why does everybody

ask me that ?

You just don't become

a pediatrician

without working.

Is that what you

want to do ?

They need 'em

where I'm from.

You'll be a good one.

If I ever finish

premed.

Why wouldn't you ?

My scholarship

was cancelled,

so I've been looking

for a place to transfer to

next semester.

But everything's full...

Or way too expensive.

You don't know of any openings

in premed, do you ?

No.

I'm really sorry

to hear about that.

It's all right.

I'll find something.

I promised Jake I'd close

before 1:00, so--

can I wait for you ?

It's been a little weird...

Since that guy

broke in.

Yeah.

I'll walk you home.

Sure.

What were you doing

in New York, anyway ?

Um, my dad was there

for a fight.

Fight ? Why ?

Well, that was actually

the night he beat Cox

for the title.

No way ! Shut up !

That is your father ?

Yeah.

You are much better looking

than he is.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I do my best to avoid

large, funky men...

Beating about my head,

if it all possible.

Must have a hard head,

your father.

You have no idea.

Look. A beautiful

summer night in California.

Whoever thought I'd be here

looking at the moon

on the water...

With you ?

Why not ?

Well, I'm from Brooklyn,

for one thing, and--

and--

and you're not Jewish.

What, you can't walk

on the beach with goyim ?

Kind of.

That's--

you know what, mister ?

No one has ever made me

a fresh-- a fresh

fruit smoothie before.

Oh, yeah ?

Really. Oop !

Oh !

Oh, my god.

I'm a klutz.

Um, why don't we

go home, Polly ?

No, I don't wanna go home.

You sit with me.

Come on, it's nice.

Oh, see ?

Isn't this nice ?

Look at the water.

Hey.

Whoo ! Um--

why don't we go home,

Polly ?

Come on.

No.

Why do you have to be

such a nice guy, Joe ?

Excuse me.

Hi.

Hi.

Made you some coffee.

- Polly, listen, i--

- listen, i-- no, me first.

Okay. Okay,

I'm just gonna talk.

Okay, listen.

Let me guess.

You've got a killer babe

back home,

and you're afraid

I'm gonna hang myself

or something, right ?

How do you know ?

I've been through this

before.

No, it's nothing like that.

I don't have a girlfriend.

I haven't had a girlfriend

in a long time.

Really ?

I don't think

I'll have one...

In the future, either.

Really ? Why ?

It's not my preference.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh, well--

wow ! Well,

in a strange way, I take

comfort in the fact that not

only are you turning me down,

but every other female

on the planet as well.

Wow. So, um,

how does your dad

deal with, you know,

your, um--

I don't think

he could handle it.

He doesn't know ?

No.

Don't you think

you should tell him ?

You don't know my father.

No, Joe, I don't,

but that's like the--

I'm sorry.

It's none of my business.

But, um,

don't you think it's better

to have a tough relationship

based on honesty...

Than a no-hassle one

based on bullshit ?

Well, yeah.

Why don't you add world peace

while you're at it ?

Okay, I'm sorry.

But, you know what I mean.

I just--

I just think that anyone

with a heart would...

Find it really easy

to love a guy like you.

Don't roll your eyes at me !

God !

I can be mushy.

Jesus, koji !

You scared me

half to death !

Sorry.

A good way to get killed !

Sorry. I guess

you didn't hear me.

I don't have time

for your computers

right now, koji.

Does the name

Daniel St. germain

ring any bells ?

You're receiving calls

from his cell phone.

And his prints match the ones

found in your apartment.

Listen, Stacy,

if there's something

that you need to talk about,

you can trust me.

You're like

the only person around here

who even talks to me.

I would like for you

to think of me as a friend.

I do, koji,

and you are, and--

I owe you an explanation.

A sixteen-year-old girl...

Grows four inches

in one year.

Now she's a complete outcast.

A total misfit.

Taller than anybody

in her class,

including the guys.

So she takes up sports

and acting.

Anything...

Just to try and fit in.

And then one day, her

yearbook picture catches the eye

of this magazine publisher...

Looking for the next

"supermodel."

Daniel.

I wasn't a misfit

after that.

Campaigns and endorsements

started coming in.

There were lawyers and agents,

and contracts and deals !

And, oh, it was so much !

Daniel decided...

He wanted to manage me,

and I was thrilled !

He was talented and connected

and so charming.

You know, he gave me

this self-confidence.

He made me feel like

I was just as special as

any of those other girls.

And I guess I needed that.

Everything was fine

as long as I followed orders.

But then I grew up...

And he changed.

And then one day...

He decided that my job in life

was to give him a son.

So he started

turning down offers.

I mean, koji,

chances of a lifetime !

I was this close

to really proving that I had it,

that I was just as good

as anybody out there,

that I wasn't just another one

of Daniel's girls.

Maybe that's what he was

afraid of. I don't know.

But when I figured out

what he was doing, I just left.

I ran away,

no good-byes.

And now

he wants you back.

Mm-hmm.

And he's not a very nice person

when he really wants something.

Thank you.

This what you wanted ?

Yeah.

Yeah.

What's your name ?

Johnny.

Johnny. You know

what my name is ?

Yeah. Daniel.

Daniel.

So I'm on my way home

from Japan...

And your mother calls me.

Said on my way back to New York,

I should come see you.

Something about

a letter from the school ?

Care to explain ?

I, uh, I was flunking

this class...

So I had someone

take a midterm for me.

I got caught.

We both know

what that's all about,

don't we ?

You don't want to be here

anymore !

I don't know

if that's true.

Of course it's true.

You're over this, aren't you ?

You could spend

the rest of your life...

On the beach

once you finish school !

That's not why I'm here.

Then, for god's sake,

come back and go

to an Ivy league school !

At least then I'd feel

I was getting something

for my money.

I told you to get a degree,

not a suntan.

Randy, come home.

Spend weekends with us.

Dad, I don't want

the yachts...

Or the horses.

I feel needed here.

You see, I'm on

this volleyball team and--

y-you're on a... what ?

I, I knew

you wouldn't understand.

Son, haven't you had

enough of this ? I have.

I'm tired of this school

shaking me down for money

every time I turn around !

Then don't give it

to 'em !

How long do you think you'd last

here without my donations ?

What do you mean ?

Do you think it's just

a coincidence that you

lose interest in things...

The moment you realize

that hard work is involved ?

First you wanted

to be a pilot.

Then you wanted to be a singer.

Then you wanted

to play baseball.

I'd have more respect for you

if you just came out

and said it to my face !

Said what ?

That you don't want

to finish college.

Because that means

you'll have to come

and work for me,

which means you'll have

to come to work, period !

I don't have to work for you

if I don't want to.

Then what are you gonna do ?

You think you're gonna sponge

off me the rest of your life ?

You're wrong. I didn't break

my ass for the last 35 years

in this business...

To see you play me

for a sucker !

I, uh--

I don't know

what I want to do

with my life yet.

If that frustrates you,

then join the club,

'cause it frustrates

the hell out of me too.

There is one thing

I know for sure.

I never want

to be like you.

Fine.

But when your tuition

runs out,

and you're tired

of volleyball,

and you decide

that working for the old man

isn't such a bad idea,

I'm gonna remember

what you just said,

and you're gonna regret it.

I feel sorry for you,

son.

Go ahead, throw away the visions

of what your life could've been.

You're about to find out

what hard work really is.

You're early.

Yeah, you said

you wanted to see me, so...

Let's get it over with.

What's

the verdict ?

Your test results

are in the mail. That's not

what I want to talk about.

I want

to talk about you.

Me ?

What's there

to talk about ?

I'm gonna flunk your class.

You're going to have

to put me on probation.

My tuition's gonna run out,

and I'm gonna fail as predicted.

What do you mean,

your tuition is going

to run out ?

My old man cut me off.

He wants to, uh,

buy me a degree

from Princeton or Harvard,

and I don't

want to go.

Why ?

If I can't pass

bio 101 here,

I wouldn't even

last a week there.

It wouldn't be any harder

than it is here.

It's just another school.

I don't want

to be like him,

and he-he

hates me for it.

And that makes

you a failure ?

Yes.

'Cause he's accomplished

everything he set out to do.

- And wh-what have I done ?

- Nothing ?

That's right.

Why ?

Because I don't care

about all that.

It's not me.

- And whose problem is that ?

- You're supposed to care

about it, aren't you ?

I mean, he-he would

never understand why...

I wouldn't have

the same goal,

ambition he had.

If you think I'm ever--

if he's ever going

to forgive me for that--

what ?

Maybe it's...

Not him that

has to forgive me.

What have you done

that's so unforgivable ?

I just

always assumed that...

Nothing I'd ever do

would ever be

good enough for him.

I never gave myself

a chance to succeed.

I, uh, I kind of

sabotaged myself.

That's possible.

Is this kind of why

you wanted to talk to me ?

I think so.

Good. Good.

Serena !

Hey.

How was your test ?

Oh... I don't know.

I, uh, guess

I did all right.

I got a 95.

My god, that's great !

Congratulations !

It's not

too bad, huh ?

You aced it.

I, uh,

I got you something.

It's not much.

If you don't like it,

we can always return it.

This isn't

necessary, Randy.

I know, but, uh, it's

the least I could do.

It's very nice. I just--

I can't take this.

Why ? It wouldn't

look good on me.

I just get this feeling

that it's a replacement--

a way for you to say things

without having to say them.

I don't need

a dress, Randy.

Especially one that

I've seen on someone else.

I need to hear you tell me

what this means.

How can I when i--

I can't even

say it to myself ?

Contrary to what

some people think,

talk is not cheap,

Randy.

Serena,

you know,

I didn't have

to take this test.

You know,

I-I could've

skipped it,

blown this

whole place off...

And-and I'd be

on some yacht

somewhere right now.

I'd still graduate,

and I'd still have

that job waiting for me.

But I'd never

see you again.

I feel like

I'm a whole new person

when I'm with you.

And if I let that go,

I'll never know

who that person is.

You didn't

see me as a trophy

for your ego or, uh--

or even a meal ticket

for a trust fund.

You saw me for me.

And that's why I wanted

to get you something.

There. I said it.

So, uh, you, uh,

go on your way, and...

I'll just go.

That wasn't so bad, was it ?

You have no idea.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we have a split decision.

The winner

and still champion--

I don't know.

Five, maybe ten years.

I always knew.

I think this

is bothering you so much

because you're the heavy--

Well, let me fin--

this has got

nothing to do with you !

Why-why can't

everything be the same ?

I'm still the same--

I don't appreciate--

I don't appreciate that, dad.

You shouldn't say things

like that to me.

Hey.

What's going on ?

What ?

Oh !

Did you talk to him ?

Yeah.

And ?

He said he never

wants to see me again.

Oh, my god, Joe.

I'm so sorry.

He can't mean that.

I don't know why I let you

talk me into this !

It's just gonna take him

some time, that's all.

Like you're the expert

on relationships ?

I'm just trying

to be a friend, Joe.

You wanted to be

more than friends, Polly.

Remember ?

Wanted to satisfy

your curiosity ?

Oh, is that

what you think ?

I think

you're still interested.

Maybe you can change me.

Joe, I would not change

a thing about you. Okay ?

How about I leave

like the rest of them, Polly ?

You'd like that, wouldn't you ?

Wait a minute. No !

God ! You know what ? No !

You don't get to do that !

God, I'm so sick

of everybody leaving me !

I do not deserve this !

It's not fair !

I'm sorry.

It's just that my father...

Has this effect on me !

I start to sound like him.

Give me a hug.

Table 16.

What about that guy ?

No, too old.

What about 22 ?

Ugh.

Lousy tip. Too cheap.

Maybe it's me.

Do you think it's me ?

Do I bring out

the worst in people ?

You want

my opinion ?

Shut up !

Thank you.

I'm just kidding, Manny.

Love you, honey.

Don't ever change.

She's just not interested.

It's personal.

I tried, I tried.

What am I gonna do ?

You can't pull the deal.

What are you talking about ?

I got a contract

right here. Contingent ?

Contingent on what ?

You're telling me without Stacy

we're not on the air ?

I just want

you kids to know you did

a hell of a job out there.

I've seen all the hard work, and

I'm really proud of all of you.

But this is the last stop.

Our sponsors are pulling out...

'Cause we're

losing our TV coverage.

That's it. It's all over.

All this for nothing.

I can't believe--

there's got to be more to it.

It's a long story, but

I want you to have the jerseys.

You've earned them.

And who knows ?

Maybe we'll do something else

down the road. I don't know.

Thanks, anyway.

Listen,

come back tonight.

We'll all have

dinner and drinks.

Thanks, Jake.

Johnny, go press the button

for me, would you, honey ?

Thank you, sweetheart.

Get set for the Bronx, raven.

They're all over.

- Stacy !

- Stacy ?

Daniel.

Wow.

Even when I look

at you today...

I still see

a 17-year-old ingenue.

You're still so beautiful.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Why are you here ?

I just want to talk.

I want to listen.

I'm a good listener now.

Okay. What do you

want to talk about ?

I don't know.

How about if we, uh,

talk in the car ?

Yeah, okay.

Smile.

- Stacy, did I hurt you

in some way ?

- No.

Don't you think I deserved

better than divorce papers

being served to me...

While you were on

another continent ?

Having to hire

a private detective

to find you ?

I'm sorry.

Daniel,

you gave me everything

that you wanted to give me...

But you wouldn't give me

the one thing that I wanted.

- And what was that ?

- My own life.

Do you have any idea

what this does to me ?

To hear you say

these things ?

Stacy, I know you better

than you know yourself.

And you don't know

what you want.

And you liked

everything we had.

You had no life

before you met me.

None...

Before you met me.

I guess

this is something...

You had to do to prove

something to yourself.

Well, fine. Okay.

Your point has been made.

Let's go home.

Aren't you forgetting

about something ?

We have a family now.

It's time we get

on with our lives.

What are you

talking about ?

We don't have a family.

"We don't have

a family" ?

I've seen him

with my own eyes,

and I can't believe you

haven't told me about him.

Saw who ?

Him.

This is not what you think.

He's a kid I baby-sit.

That's good.

I'm serious !

He lives in my building.

What have you done ?

What have I done ?

What have you done ?

You were ten weeks pregnant

when you left me.

Daniel,

I never had our baby.

I heard

the heartbeat !

I had a miscarriage !

Then why didn't

you tell me ?

Because I thought--

you thought what ?

I was afraid

what you might do.

You wanted this baby

so much and--

Stacy--

I was scared !

I think we should go now.

Oh, my god !

Oh, my god ! No !

The last time you saw him,

where was he ?

You missed the turnoff.

Yep.

Where we goin' ?

What's your hurry ?

You in a hurry ?

No, but,

you know--

it's just, you know,

Johnny's mother must be

worried sick.

Do you think maybe

we should call her ?

Do whatever you want.

Okay.

I got a computer printout,

and that let me know who he was.

I got a tracer--

- Hello ?

- Becky.

I'm so glad

I caught you.

- Stacy, are you all right ?

- We've got Johnny.

He's just fine.

- Who's "we" ?

- So, uh...

Don't you worry, okay ?

- Is Daniel with you ?

- Uh-huh. Yep, that's right.

Okay, don't hang up.

Leave the line open.

Okay. Okay,

Which way are you heading ?

Becky, you have a great time

up in Malibu, okay ?

I love it up there.

You know, just up

past Geoffrey's.

It's--

hello ?

- Everything all right ?

- Uh-huh ! Yep, just fine.

Johnny's mother,

she has a very deep voice.

That's it.

Geoffrey's, Malibu.

- You never wanted me

to be happy, did you ?

- Oh, Daniel.

You've always thought

of yourself. Shut up !

Oh, Dan--

Let me finish

just for once !

It's okay, baby.

You killed our baby.

Breathe.

It's all right.

I know.

Let it out.

The last cell he was on

was 54-a western.

That's where

the signal cut off.

So that means that

they've got to be

somewhere in this area.

Every paycheck went up your

nose. Half the time you were

shooting it in your arm !

This is all your fault.

All of it !

This--

this is all I ever wanted.

Don't go ! Come here !

Don't leave me !

Don't leave me !

Shh. Shh.

Oh, Johnny !

Oh, baby !

Oh, Johnny !

Thank you so much.

Oh, my god.

I'm so sorry.

Everybody loves you.

Thank you.

I'm really sorry about all this.

If you'll still have me,

I'd love nothing better

than to be on that beach

in that game.

- It only takes one phone call.

- I can't hide anymore.

Welcome back.

Thanks.

You're just so handsome,

Johnny, aren't you ?

Hey, Jimmy, don't you think

this is a little overdone ?

- How you gonna fill this up ?

- You wanted big, I got you big.

I got the tent here,

I got the grandstand.

- I even got you good weather.

- It's a beautiful day here

in Southern California.

We're here to cover a challenge

volleyball match for charity...

Between

Jake mondello's restaurant

and the south beach all-stars.

Thank you.

How do I look ?

Let's go, guys !

Now entering the stadium--

let's have a big hand

for the south beach all-stars !

And here with us now

is Stacy Addison.

Hi, Stacy. Tell us,

how does it feel...

To be playing against a team

like the south beach all-stars ?

It's a privilege,

and we are honored

to be part of a good cause.

We've been

working hard on this,

and it should be a good game.

Thank you.

And we want to wish you

all the best of luck.

Thanks.

We're gonna need it.

Okay.

Ladies and gentlemen,

cover girl Stacy Addison.

And stay tuned.

We'll be right back after this.

Hi, I'm Jake mondello.

If you're looking for

a very romantic evening...

With great food,

wine,

music...

And dancing,

come down to mondello's,

and don't forget to ask

for me, Jake.

And if you mention

this commercial,

you get free validation

for your parking,

I'm telling you,

and a free drink.

Good luck.

Thanks for showing up.

Good luck.

Yeah, right.

Go, guys !

Be tough out there !

Keep your eye

on the ball !

Here we go !

- Hang tough, mondello's.

- Come on, mondello's.

- You !

- I got it !

Mine !

That's my roommate !

Mine ! Mine !

You !

- Over !

- I'm up !

- Set 'em up !

- You !

- Over !

- You, you !

Angle, angle, angle !

Short !

Nice one.

Go for it !

Go, go !

Angle, angle, angle !

- Mine !

- Way to go !

You !

I got it !

Go, go !

Over here to me !

- That'll work !

- Go !

Yeah !

Whoo !

- Reach, reach, reach !

- I got it !

Here !

And that breaks the tie !

Picking up the big point

off the serve.

A huge play,

and we go to time-out.

It's a tie, folks.

It's anybody's game.

After this time-out,

we'll go down to the wire--

Stacy Addison

and her team of newcomers...

Have managed

to turn this game around,

and they're just one point

away from defeating

the south beach all-stars.

- Go, go !

- You, you !

Get it over !

Go, go !

Here we go !

Reach, reach, reach !

And that's game point,

ladies and gentlemen !

Let's hear it

for team mondello !

Winners by the score 15-13 !

- How about a round

of applause--

- they did it !

This is beach volleyball

at its best.

Be sure to stick around for

the award ceremony coming up.

Stacy !

Whoo, man !

Whoo !

Whoo, yeah !

Thank you !

Oh--

Wow.

The team has chosen

to accept this prize money...

In the form

of a scholarship fund...

So that someone

very special to us...

May finish her senior year

and go on to med school--

Serena Gomez.

Oh, Stacy ! God !

- Thanks.

- Serena !

- You guys !

Congratulations.

I'd just like

to say one other thing.

To Jake mondello,

our sponsor,

our mentor, our benefactor...

And most of all,

our friend--

thank you very much.

Uh--

you'll never know how much

this means to me. Thanks.

Thank you.

All right.

**

**

* when I was young

I believed in everything *

* I turned my ragman

into king *

**

* with a Laurel crown

and a velvet robe *

* in my imagination

was a world no one

could touch *

* no, I had

a fascination for *

* little things

that don't mean much now *

**

* painted ponies

and a little brass ring *

* well, I got that ring

I pulled it down *

* and my little girl's world

came tumbling down *

* 'cause in my imagination

was a world

no one could touch *

* no, I had

a fascination for *

* little things that don't

mean much now *

* in my imagination *

* in my imagination *

* in my imagination *

* in my imagination *

* in my imagination *

* in my imagination *

* in my imagination **

* in my imagination **